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This study examined the role of adult education in alleviating poverty in Benin metropolis. In order to achieve the purpose of this study, five research questions were raised. The sample for the study consists of one hundred (100) adult learners selected from four (4) adult literacy centres in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The participants were selected using the simple random sampling method and data was collected with the aid of questionnaire. The validity and reliability of the instrument were ascertained using the test-retest procedures. Simple percentages and frequency count were used to analyze collected data. Findings from the study revealed that the several factors such as Irresponsibility of adult and lack of access to instructional materials, learning facilities, grants and start up capital could hinder the effectiveness of the programme. And based on the findings emanating from the study it was recommended that Stakeholders in education sector should ensure that adult literacy centres are well equipped with adequate learning resources and financial knowledge in other to boost their financial life. More also, that government, communities and instructors should partner together to checkmate highlighted factors respobible for poverty in the state.
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